RN - Inpatient Med Surg
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Medical-Surgical service in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The nurse will care for patients with a range of acute illnesses, including exacerbations of chronic conditions, pneumonia, infections, and post-surgical needs. The role involves using advanced assessment and critical-thinking skills to identify changes in patient condition and develop individualized care plans, applying evidence-based therapies, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care. The nurse will also contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and practice changes while developing clinical expertise in a supportive environment. This is a 60% FTE position with 12-hour day/evening shifts, generally scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. The work location is 707 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Six months of nursing experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care to individuals with acute illnesses, including chronic-condition exacerbations, pneumonia, infections, and post-surgical needs.
- Use assessment and critical-thinking skills to recognize changes in patient condition and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide evidence-based therapies intended to improve outcomes and the patient experience.
- Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.
- Develop clinical expertise as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans; full-time benefits are available for positions at 60% FTE and higher.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Nursing excellence award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
